1.Clinical study on severe acute pancreatitis treated with ginkgo biloba extract
Zhiqiang ZHANG ; Xiaoli CHEN ; Yunfen LU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2012;21(8):878-882
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic effect and function mechanism of ginkgo biloba extract (EGb) for severe acute pancreatitis.MethodsFifty - four patients,who were diagnozed according to the inclusion criteria,were divided into two groups at random.They were from the People's Hospital of Anyang City from November 2006 to December 2010.In treatment group,25 patients were treated with integrated EGb and other comprehensive treatment group,and 21 patients completed the treatment; in the the contrast group,the 29 patients were trested with simple comprehensive treatment group,and 23 patients completed the treatment. Comprehensive therapy included Somatostatin and antibiotic,ect. Besides the comprehensive therapy,patients in the treatment group were intra - venously infused with 87.5 mg EGbeveryday.Before the day of treatment,on the 3rd and 7th day after the treatment,blood TNF-α,IL-6 and amylase level were determined.Blood MDA level was measured and Balthazar CT grades was observed before the day of treatment and on the 7th day after the treatment.Abdominal pain,abdominal distension and tenderness were observed.Pancreatic infection incidence rate was compared between the two groups.All experimental data were processed with SPSS version 11. 0 statistical software. Quantitative data were analyzed byRepeated Measurement ANOVA or t - test.Count data were analyzed by x2 test.ResultsThe values of blood TNF-α,IL-6 and amylase level were significantly lower in treatment group than in contrast group on the 3rd and 7th day after the treatment ( P < 0.05 ).The values of blood MDA and Balthazar CT grades were significantly lower in treatment group than in the contrast group on the 7th day after the treatment (P < 0.05 ).There was a significantly shorter period of abdominal pain,abdominal distension and tenderness in treatment group than in contrast group.( P < 0.01 ).The pancreatic infection incidence rate of the treatment group was lower than that of the contrast group ( P < 0.05 ).ConclusionsEGb could alleviate notably the cytokine release,restrain oxidative stress and remove the free oxygen factor,prevent and treat Pancreatic infection and necrosis.
2.Antioxidative capability of renal tissues of hypothyroid rats is decreased by iodine deficiency
Jing XU ; Yunfen ZHANG ; Yazhong ZHANG ; Yumei PEI ; Hui FANG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2010;30(4):374-377
Objective To observe the antioxidative capability and the mRNA expression of sodium pump αl-subunit in kidney of hypothyroid rats by iodine deficiency and illuminate the pathogenesis of kidney damage.Methods Wistar rats were randomly divided into two groups as control group (NT) and hypothyroid group (HT).The rats were all fed with low-iodine diet derived from an endemic goiter area and drank deionized water containing different potassium iodide to duplicate hypothyriod animal models.We determined the morphometric parameters of kidney by routine histology method.The contents of malondialdehyde and free radical scavengers (GSH-PX and SOD) in kid-ney,as well as the activity of Na~+-K~+ ATPase were measured in two groups.The mRNA expression of sodium pump α1 subunit was determined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction.Results Compared with that in the control group,in hypothyroid group (1) serum free T3,free T4,total T3 and total T4 were markedly lower.(2) mean glomerular area and volum diminished markedly.(3)the content of MDA and activity of PGx increased markedly,but the activity of SOD decreased significantly,as well as the one of Na~+-K~+-ATPase.(4)the mRNA expression level of sodium pump α1 subunit was lower.Conclusion In a hypothyroid state,the decrease of antiox-idative capability of kidney resulted in lipid peroxidative damage,atrophy of kidney,decreased activity of Na~+-K~+ -ATPase and degression of sodium pump α1 subunit mRNA expression.
3.The expression of CCDC8 gene in breast cancer
Yunfen LI ; Ting ZHANG ; Chunying TAO ; Xin LIU ; Jianyun NIE
Cancer Research and Clinic 2014;26(4):226-229
Objective To determine the relationship between CCDC8 gene and breast cancer.Methods 40 cancerous breast tissue and 22 benign breast tissue were included.qRT-PCR was performed to investigate the expression level of CCDC8 in breast tissue.The correlation between CCDC8 level and the age of patients,tumor size,clinical staging,and the expression levels of estrogen and progesterone receptors,CerbB2,Ki-67,p53 and nm23 were analyzed.Results The expression level of CCDC8 in benign breast tissue (1685±755) was significantly higher than that in cancerous tissues (502.1 ±223.2).Tissues obtained from patients over age 50 showed an increased level of CCDC8 (789.8±367) in comparison to those from patients age 50 or younger (452.5±170.3).The level of CCDC8 expression was negatively correlated with nm23 level (Correlation Coefficient =-0.400,P =0.039),while no correlation was found between CCDC8 and cancer stages,estrogen and progesterone receptor,CerbB2,Ki-67and p53.Conclusion The negative correlations between CCDC8 and age,tumor size and nm23 indicate that CCDC8 is a potential tumor suppressor,influencing the occurrence and progression in breast cancer.
4.Correlation between myocardial interstitial collagen remodeling and changes in hemodynamics in rats with myocardial infarction
Xing ZHENG ; Tonghua ZHANG ; Yongwen QIN ; Guoyuan ZHANG ; Yuefeng WU ; Yunfen HU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(12):-
0 05), but there were no relationship between collagen type Ⅰ/Ⅲ ratios in IZ and +P'max or - P'max in IZ.CONCLUSION: Collagen deposition in IZ after myocardial infarction was of benefit to improvement of systolic function. Collagen deposition in NIZ was harmful to systolic and diastolic function.
5.Occurrence of hyperactivity behavior and its relationship with neuropsychological development in children aged 3-6 in Yunnan Province
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(8):1106-1110
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence of hyperactivity behavior in children aged 3-6 in Yunnan Province, to explore its relationship with neuropsychological development, so as to provide clues for early prevention and intervention of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.
Methods:
A total of 1 321 children aged 3 to 6 from 10 kindergartens in 5 prefectures (cities) of Yunnan Province were selected by stratified random sampling method from October 2022 to May 2023. Teacher Rating Scale (TRS) was used to investigate childrens hyperactive behavior and coexistent behavior. A qualified evaluator applied the Developmental Scale for Children Aged 0-6 Years to assess the development of 5 ability areas of gross motor movement,fine movement,adaptive ability,language and social behavior. Statistical analysis was performed using Wilcoxon rank sum test and χ2 test. Binary Logistic regression was applied to analyze the score of their hyperactivity behavior and its relationship with other behavior problems and neuropsychological development.
Results:
The detection rate of hyperactivity behavior was 8.6% in children aged 3 to 6 years, 12.8% in boys and 4.1% in girls (χ2=31.53, P<0.01). The detection rate of hyperactivity in 3yearold children was 13.9%, which was higher than that in 4yearold (9.2%) and 5yearold children (7.0%) (χ2=8.73, P<0.05). The detection rate of inattentionpassivity of rural children (14.6%) was higher than that of urban children (5.9%) (χ2=22.23, P<0.01). Binary Logistic regression analysis showed that the higher the level of adaptive development, the lower the risk of hyperactivity (OR=0.58, 95%CI=0.39-0.86), the higher the risk of hyperactivity (OR=0.57, 95%CI=0.35-0.91), the higher the risk of conduct problems (OR=0.57, 95%CI=0.37-0.87), inattentionpassivity (OR=0.49, 95%CI=0.33-0.74) were also at lower risk (P<0.05). Children with higher levels of fine motor development had a lower risk of inattentionpassivity (OR=0.59, 95%CI=0.37-0.93, P<0.05).
Conclusions
Hyperactivity in boys and inattentionpassivity in rural children requires more attention. It is necessary to strengthen childrens early adaptive ability and fine motor training to prevent hyperactive behavior and inattention.
6.Analysis of gut microbiota profile in children with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Lu LI ; Bining YANG ; Xuemin ZHANG ; Guixian LI ; Ruixue MA ; Wanrong LUO ; Yunfen TIAN
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2024;31(8):608-613
Objective:To explore the structural characteristics of intestinal microflora in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)and the relationship between intestinal microflora and the occurrence as well as development of NAFLD in children.Methods:Fifteen children with NAFLD diagnosed at the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province from January 2022 to December 2022 were selected as subjects,and 15 healthy children who received routine physical examinations at the outpatient clinic during the same period were randomly selected as healthy control group.The height,weight,waist circumference,blood pressure,blood biochemistry of all children were collected.At the same time,the fresh fecal samples of all children were collected,and the biological information of intestinal flora was analyzed by 16S rRNA sequencing.Results:In the NAFLD group,there were eight males and seven females,with an average age of(11.13±1.77)years.In healthy control group,there were seven males and eight females,with an average age of(9.73±2.25)years.There were no significant differences in sex,age,blood pressure between two groups.Compared with the healthy control group,the levels of body mass index,waist circumference,waist-to-height ratio,alanine aminotransferase,aspartate transaminase,gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase,total bilirubin,direct bilirubin,unconjugated bilirubin,low density lipoprotein cholesterol,uric acid and serum insulin significantly increased and high density lipoprotein cholesterol significantly decreased in NAFLD group( P<0.05).The results of species diversity analysis showed that chaol index and observed-species index in NAFLD group were significantly higher than those in healthy control group( P<0.05).Species diversity analysis showed that the species with increased abundance in NAFLD group included:Proteobacteria,Gammaproteobacteria,Enterobacteriaceae,Klebsiella,Escherichia-Shigella,Escherichia-Shigella-unclassified.Differential species with increased abundance in the healthy control group included:Bifidobacterium species,Bifidobacterium,Bifidobacteriaceae,Bifidobacteriales,Actinobacteria,Actinobacteriota,Bacteroidia,Bacteroidales,Streptococcus-thermophilus. Conclusion:There are metabolic abnormalities and obvious changes in the structure of intestinal flora in children with NAFLD.Exogenous supplementation of Bifidobacterium,Streptococcus thermophilus and Bacteroides may prevent the occurrence of NAFLD,delay the progression of disease and improve fat deposition in the liver.
7.Mechanism of short-chain fatty acids reducing cognitive dysfunction in septic mice: transcriptomic analysis
Meisha SUN ; Yunfen TIAN ; Lan LUO ; Fangxiang ZHANG ; Bin WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2024;44(6):723-728
Objective:To evaluate the mechanism of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) reducing cognitive dysfunction in septic mice through transcriptomic analysis.Methods:Sixty SPF healthy adult male C57BL/6 mice, aged 8-12 weeks, weighing 20-25 g, were divided into 3 groups ( n=20 each) using a random number table method: sham operation group (Sham group), sepsis group (SEP group), and SCFAs+ sepsis group (SCFAs+ SEP group). Cecal ligation and puncture (CLP)was used to simulate a sepsis model in anesthetized animals. In SCFAs+ SEP group, 67.5 mmol/L acetate, 40 mmol/L butyrate, and 25.9 mmol/L propionate were added to drinking water starting from 14 days before CLP until 14 days after CLP. Y maze tests were conducted on days 4, 7 and 14 after surgery, with the number of mice in the Y maze test being the number of surviving mice on that day. On day 14 after surgery, 4 mice were selected in SEP group and SCFAs+ SEP group and sacrificed after anesthesia, and brain tissues were obtained to perform transcriptome sequencing, and enrichment analysis was performed using GO database and KEGG database. Finally, 5 mice were randomly sacrificed in each group, and brain tissues were collected and Western blot analysis was performed to verify the sequencing results. Results:Compared with Sham group, the number of times they entered the novel arm on days 4, 7 and 14 after surgery were significantly reduced, and the time spent in the novel arm was shortened in SEP group ( P<0.05). Compared with SEP group, the number of times they entered the novel arm on days 4, 7 and 14 after surgery was significantly increased, and the time spent in the novel arm was prolonged in SCFAs+ SEP group ( P<0.05). The results of transcriptomic analysis showed that 438 significantly differentially expressed genes were identified in SCFAs+ SEP group, of which the expression of 175 genes was up-regulated and the expression of 263 genes was down-regulated compared with SEP group. The expression of gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor rho-2 (GABRR2) in the brain tissues was significantly up-regulated in SEP group as compared with Sham group ( P<0.05). Compared with SEP group, the expression of GABRR2 in the brain tissue was significantly down-regulated in SCFAs+ SEP group ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the expression of GABRR2 in brain tissues between Sham group and SCFAs+ SEP group ( P>0.05). Conclusions:SCFAs may reduce cognitive dysfunction by down-regulating the expression of GABRR2 in septic mice.
8.Detection value of 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT in the recurrence of prostate cancer at low serum prostate specific antigen level
Rongrong TIAN ; Ming ZHAO ; Jie ZHOU ; Yunfen BO ; Hongyu ZHANG ; Hailong HAO ; Ling YUAN ; Jun XING
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2020;40(10):589-594
Objective:To investigate the value of 18F-prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-1007 PET/CT in the detection of prostate cancer recurrence at low serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) level. Methods:From July 2018 to June 2019, 45 patients (age: 59-74 years) with suspected biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer with low PSA level (<2.0 μg/L) who underwent 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT examinations in Shanxi Tumor Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Four patients with PSA<0.2 μg/L were not included in the statistical analysis due to the small sample. Among the remaining 41 patients with 0.2 μg/L≤PSA<2.0 μg/L, 10 were with 0.2 μg/L≤PSA<0.5 μg/L, 14 were with 0.5 μg/L≤PSA<1.0 μg/L, 17 were with 1.0 μg/L≤PSA<2.0 μg/L. PET/CT imaging were performed within 2 weeks after the examination of serum PSA. All patients were divided into low-moderate-risk group ( n=12) and high-risk group ( n=29) according to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. χ2 test, Fisher′s exact test and Spearman rank correlation were used to analyze the data. Results:Patients were followed up for 7 (4-15) months, and all 45 patients were confirmed by pathology or follow-up. There were 31 patients with recurrence and 14 patients without recurrence. The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy were 100%(31/31), 13/14, 97.78%(44/45)respectively. One patient with PSA<0.2 μg/L presented retroperitoneal lymph node metastasis. Among 41 patients with 0.2 μg/L≤PSA<2.0 μg/L, 31(75.61%) were with at least one recurrent lesion by 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT. There were 20 cases of local recurrence, 13 cases of lymph node metastasis, 14 cases of bone metastasis. The detection efficacies of 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT were 5/10 for patients with 0.2 μg/L≤PSA<0.5 μg/L, 11/14 for those with 0.5 μg/L≤PSA<1.0 μg/L, and 15/17 for those with 1.0 μg/L≤PSA<2.0 μg/L ( χ2=4.641, P>0.05). The positive results of 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT were positively correlated with serum PSA value and risk group ( r values: 0.394, 0.384, both P<0.05). Conclusion:18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT is a valuable tool for detecting biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer with low PSA level.
9.Changes and distribution of antibodies in plasma before and after infection of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron strain
Zhijun ZHOU ; Shenglan YUE ; Yan PENG ; Jun LIU ; Yunfen WU ; Kun DENG ; Yun ZHANG ; Juan LI ; Kejin CHEN ; Cesheng LI ; Shuangying ZENG ; Yong HU ; Jin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2023;36(7):578-583
【Objective】 To determine the best collection time period of plasma which can be used for human COVID-19 immunoglobulin for intravenous injection through SARS-CoV-2-IgG change and neutralizing antibody distribution against different virus strain in representative mixed plasma before and after Omicron strain infection by ELISA and pseudovirus neutralization test. 【Methods】 An ELISA method for quantitative detection of SARS-CoV-2-IgG was established and its linear range,accuracy and precision was verified. SARS-CoV-2-IgG potency was detected in 25 convalescent plasma which were collected 20-40 days after confirmed Omicron infection, two groups of mixed plasma samples WP1 and WP2 were prepared according to the SARS-CoV-2-IgG results, and pseudovirus neutralization experiments with different virus strain (prototype strain, BA. 1,BA.2, BA.4/5, BF.7, BQ.1.1) were carried out to determine the distribution of neutralizing antibodies against different virus strain. SARS-CoV-2-IgG potency of representative mixed plasma collected from 14 plasma stations subordinate to the company before and after Omicron strain infection was detected, including Omicron convalescent plasma (OP) collected from different plasma stations from December 2022 to May 2023 and normal pool plasma (VN) feed in March 2023 which collected from March 2022 to December 2022. According to the results, the difference and the change rule with time of SARS-CoV-2-IgG before and after Omicron strain infection were analyzed. 【Results】 The linearity of SARS-CoV-2-IgG ranged from 6.25 to 200 EIU/mL, the accuracy in-batch ranged from 81.793% to 106.985%, the precision in-batch ranged from 1. 100% to 13.000%, and the total error in-batch ranged from 2.988% to 22.679%. The accuracy between batches ranged from 90.788%to 96.893%, the precision between batches ranged from 4.870% to 6.272%, and the total error between batches ranged from 9.192% to 15.399%. The results of pseudovirus neutralizing antibody showed that the potency of different virus strain neutralizing antibodies were in the order of prototype strain>BA.2>BA.4/5>BF.7≈ BQ.1.1>BA.1 and the correlation between WP1 and WP2 was high (Pearson r=0. 931 1, P=0.002 3) which indicated that the potency distribution of neutralizing antibodies of different virus strain in Omicron convalescent plasma was basically stable. Compared with the mixed convalescent plasma sample G128 collected in June 2022, the potency of Omicron neutralizing antibodies of WP series were significantly higher, the ratio of BA.2 antibody to prototype antibody increased from 26.9% (before infection) to 82.6%-87.5% (after infection). The results of VN series before Omicron infection were < 100 EIU/mL, and the results of OP series after Omicron infection showed that the plasma collected from the beginning of December 2022 was the peak of antibody in the same month,and then dropped sharply, entering a short plateau in February-March 2023 (potency was about 40% of the peak value),and then dropped sharply again in April (potency was about 20% of the peak value). 【Conclusion】 The potency and proportion of neutralizing antibody against Omicron subtype in convalescent plasma after COVID-19 Omicron strain infection increased significantly. IgG antibody of plasma donors in different regions reached its peak in the month of infection, then continued to dropped sharply. The best collection period of plasma that can be used for human COVID-19 immunoglobulin for intravenous injection was 1 to 2 months after infection.